Four Key Steps to Consider when applying to graduate school College students and graduates often come to me a year or two before they are applying to graduate school with the same question: “What should I be doing NOW if I plan to apply to graduate school in a few years?” I am always delighted to hear… Read more »
Is your law school personal statement ready? Now is the time to get in high gear if you are hoping to submit law school applications this fall. But where and how do you start your law school personal statement, when faced with a very general personal statement prompt? “Share more about yourself, your background,… Read more »
Plan Your Recommenders Carefully! You knew you would need great grades in challenging courses, excellent activities to show your commitment to your community, and many hours to prepare for standardized tests. You knew you needed to brainstorm your essays carefully and explain your motivations for taking your next academic step. But what do many… Read more »
What Defines You? “I can’t think of ONE story that defines me,” my student laments as I explain the concept of a “hook” in our personal statement brainstorming session. “I haven’t saved whales or changed my company culture or rescued orphans….” And yet, that is exactly the point – since nobody is defined by… Read more »
Applying to graduate or professional schools is very different from applying to undergraduate programs, and understanding these differences early on can provide a competitive advantage. Counselor Nisha Sardella works with students applying to a wide range of institutions and fellowships, and she has years of experience in admission counseling, academic advising, and educational consulting. Her… Read more »
Applying to business school? Trying to decide to take the GRE or the GMAT? Let me help you make the decision. While both the GMAT and the GRE test similar concepts, one test may play more to your strengths than the other. Generally speaking, the GMAT may be better for those applicants with stronger quantitative… Read more »
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